goodknight
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We just found out we will be going to this soon. We are a rural hospital w/out Pharmacy on site 24hr/day, so we have these questions and a lot of others (r/t first dose pharm checks, ect) So I would also love to here how this is working out for others.
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Exaclty. There are people who LOVE call and want to get as much as they can so our full time people rarely have to take more than 2 shifts, if that.
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Also, forgot to add, we have several ICU/ER nurses that have oriented to PACU who take call in addition to our regular staff.
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Our PACU splits it into 8 hour shifts and posts a calander for everyone to self schedule their shifts. It works very well for us. Everyone is required to take atleast 2 shifts, but some take as many as 15. A lot of nurses have specific shifts that they like to take, the other like to fill in the empty spots. Occasionaly those of us who prefer to avoid weekend call have to take a few shifts but its not that often. It is split 1600-2300, 2300-0800 during the week. 0700-1530, 1530-2300, 2300-0700 on weekends. Hopefully that was coherent, i'm half asleep. :)
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Morbid answer: Ive rolled up a towel and propped it closed until they stiffen up just a bit. Depends on how much time you have tho....
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We do one pre-op too.
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Most ADN programs here in Arkansas don't require Chem. That's a bachelor's prereq.
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Arkansas State University - AASN The HESI is our clinical final (20% of grade) in the last semester. You get 2 chances to make a 900. If you don't make it you still graduate, but you must take a NCLEX review course before your info is released to the board. Most of us are taking a review anyway so it's not that huge of a deal (other than effecting our final grade, we're still going to graduate & take the NCLEX).
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$100 + turkey/ham/fruit basket of your choice Needless to say I was very very very happy!
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Thanks, I think that unanimously answers the question! One last thing, Is there a difference in the Master Cardiology and the STC other than those little grips on the head?
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I am going to be getting a new stethoscope (a Littmann, either the Master Cardiology or the Cardiology STC). Right now I have a 27" Littman Master Classic II. Does anyone have a 22 inch Littmann? How do you like the length? I'm thinking that it will fit in my pocket better and be sized more appropriate for my body (5'2" here). But does the 5 inches make you have to stoop/get in the pt's face? What is your opinion/experience? Thanks, Jessica
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I don't think you can CLEP after you have taken a course. But if you CAN that would be one way to go. Community College is a good idea too. Same content, less $$$
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Hello everyone, I am finishing my 2nd semseter of ADN now, will be done with 3 of 4 next May. I plan to work in ICU after graduation, possibly at the local hopital, but am also seriously considered relocating (single, no kids) At ASNA Convention this week, I got the opportunity to talk to the Methodist Hospital in Houstin about their summer student nurse program. I am considering applying, but to do the program I would have to move for the summer and cancel a trip planned to Ireland:o . Now, I would love to have the opportunity to work in a large ICU over the summer, but I'm trying to weigh the options. Does anyone work at Methodist or know anything about the program? What is the experience like? How useful would this type of experience be to me as a new grad in ICU? Will I be academically ready for this type of program (most seem geared to BSN students, but I will have completed 3/4 of ASN)? If you had the choice of going to Ireland or doing the Summer progam, what would you do? I know that's a lot of questions, but I would appreciate any advice or suggestions you have to offer. Thanks so much, Jessica
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I have something to say about small, short people. I am 5'2", petiete all over. I have so much trouble finding scrubs to fit. I usually end up in an XS top, which is too big and makes me look FAT, and is very uncomfortable due to the feeling of fabric billowing around me. For pants I always have to get XS and cut 4-5 inches off so that they don't drag on the ground. The pants are usually to big in the waist too, unless I get low rise which fit better. I know that there are plenty of people out there that are smaller (girl in Nursing School with me is probably 4'9", 80lbs or so) and I have no idea how they get scrubs to fit. Another grip. I hate the scrunchy looking elastic waist bands. They're so uncomfortable and scratchy. I got some of the new Cherokees that have a "boxer-type" waist, which are awesome. Much better than a drawstring or the old style elastic. Just my 2 cents